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Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Hotel in Ostviertel, Essen
This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the centre of Essen, 300 metres from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylish restaurant and bar.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
4,662 reviews
Price fromSEK 921.96per night
Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
Ideally situated beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, this traditional 4-star hotel is a direct underground ride from the exhibition grounds and the Grugapark complex.
XIANG
Germany
I liked everything!
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
4,319 reviews
Price fromSEK 1,048.12per night
Hotel Bredeney
Hotel in Bredeney, Essen
Offering a pool, sauna area, and free Wi-Fi throughout, this 4-star hotel is located in the quiet Bredeney district.
HAJRIZ
Kosovo
pool
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
3,408 reviews
Price fromSEK 1,004.74per night
Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
Hotel in Westviertel, Essen
This 4-star hotel in Essen city centre offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs . It is just steps from the Limbecker Platz square. Free WiFi is offered.
Charles
United Kingdom
The room was very nice and clean and also the breakfast was very good
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
2,942 reviews
Price fromSEK 863.73per night
GHOTEL hotel & living Essen
Hotel in Westviertel, Essen
This 3-Star Superior hotel is situated in the Westviertel district in Essen, 500 metres from the Essen Central Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
MILTIADIS
Greece
I stayed at this hotel for 2 days in May 2024. Modern, spotlessly clean, in a very good location (550 meters from the train station, 6-7 minutes walk and about 12 minutes from the center of Essen), the rooms are spacious, the breakfast was adequate and the quality of the soundproofing both inside and outside was excellent. Overall a very good hotel
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
3,122 reviews
Price fromSEK 1,019.58per night
NH Essen
Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
Newly opening in autumn 2018, this 4-star hotel is located in Essen and offers a fitness centre as well as a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is featured throughout this accommodation.
Mettis
Netherlands
Very good location close to the centre. Breakfast is nice but you can also eat in the centre at 5 min. walking. Parking can be in the public garage for €20 per 24h
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
3,002 reviews
Price fromSEK 1,136.04per night
McDreams Hotel Essen
Hotel in Westviertel, Essen
Set in Essen, 1.8 km from The Unperfecthouse, McDreams Hotel Essen features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.
Abdul Naser
Germany
Cleanes
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
3,187 reviews
Price fromSEK 582.18per night
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Hotel in Suedviertel, Essen
This 4-star hotel is located directly south of Essen city centre. It is 1 underground station from Essen Main Station and 3 stops from the Gruga-Halle exhibition centre.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,604 reviews
Price fromSEK 968.20per night
Yggotel Solsort
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
Situated on the shopping and gourmet mile in Essen, this traditional hotel is an ideal base for exploring all of the city’s main attractions. All rooms offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
Cathal
Ireland
Nice hotel, with flexible policies and very comfortable beds. Close to the Messe and lots of bars and restaurants. I've stayed here several times, and hope I will stay many more.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
883 reviews
Price fromSEK 799.22per night
Boutique Essen City
Hotel in Westviertel, Essen
A 24-hour reception and free WiFi access are offered by this hotel. Centrally located in Essen, it is just 900 metres from Essen Central Train Station.
Anastasia
Ukraine
Nice and cozy location, very quiet, clean
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
1,675 reviews
Price fromSEK 914.54per night
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One of Europe's Culture Capitals
Once a city of steel and coal mining, now one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Essen is one of Germany’s greenest cities and is home to many historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of Essen and Nikolauskirche, along with the charismatic half-timbered medieval quarters of Kettwig.
The botanical garden of Grugapark has a host of plants and flora, whilst Essen’s historical past is on show through landmarks such as Basilica St Ludgerus, Alte Kirche and the Old Synagogue Essen.
The main shopping area is based around Kettwiger Strasse, within the vicinity is Essen’s medieval Dom containing several priceless collections of artwork. Museum Folkwang features 19th and 20th-century art and several cafés, bars and restaurants line the city’s streets.
In summer you can swim, windsurf, take a boat ride or enjoy a picnic on the banks of Lake Baldeney and the Baldeneysee Seaside Beach. Essen has ice-skating rinks in some areas during winter. Movie Park Germany is also a popular attraction.
Essen Central Station offers direct links to Oberhausen, Dortmund, Cologne, Duisburg, and Dusseldorf. Booking.com has several accommodation options in North Rhine-Westphalia and Essen.
What guests said about Essen:
- 4.0Scored 4.0
Essen was mostly destroyed in the war.
Essen was mostly destroyed in the war. Everything in the city center is either ugly 50s or even uglier 70s buildings. The shopping district has mostly Döner take-aways and mobile phone shops, public transport grinds to a 30-minute tact after 20h even on the main lines and stops at 23h, cultural offers are sparse (but if you have a car, you can always travel over the always jammed A40 to Düsseldorf, Dortmund or Duisburg … also ugly, but slightly bigger, Düsseldorf even has car sharing providers that none of the other have). Nicer houses are in Essen-Bredeney on the hill-top with the Villa Krupp and in Essen-Werden, where the Folkwang University has a good concert and performance schedule, the Baldeney See is a huge lake and the Zeche Zollverein an interesting mining-related museum with cool tours, and Museum Folkwang has surprisingly many big names for such a poor city. But other than that, avoid Essen at all cost.
g3cdGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp...
Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp collectors' exhibition at the "Messe". The exhibition halls and facilities are world class. We also visited the excellent art Museum Folkwang, and the new museums at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein (discontinued but preserved coal mine and coke processing plant) as well as the Krupp family mansion, "Villa Hugel". Essen is off the beaten tourist path, which is not at all a bad thing. Public transportation was esy to use with a 24/48 hour pass but the main train station was pretty confusing.
RobertUnited States - 10Scored 10
Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like...
Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like on the pictures! The location is also great, very close to metro station, 15min away from city center. I highly recommend it, especially for big groups, since there was more than enough space. The only one little things: there is no hairdryer in the apartment
DraganaSerbia - 8.0Scored 8.0
Not much to do in Essen.
Not much to do in Essen. I was there for a security event, so it was a fly-in fly-out for four days. I wanted to have time to visit some historical sights, but nothing within walking distance from the city centre. The town is full of shops, restaurants and bars. But that's pretty much it; I wouldn't recommend it as a place to visit.AndyGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority...
Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority of the city is quite new with very modern appearance except from some wonderful churches, still one can also find interesting historical monuments here - e.g. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (we enjoyed a guide tour for two hours and had a coffee and went here to open swimming pool!), remarkable medieval old town houses in Kettwig (some parts date back to the 14th century!) and huge botanical garden (Botanischer Garten der Universität Duisburg-Essen). This summer (2022) is 8 Euro month ticket valid for all German local trains, so you can travel as much as you like.
LenkaCzech Republic - 8.0Scored 8.0
The area around main transit station (HBF) is very...
The area around main transit station (HBF) is very metropolitan - tiny untidy shops of several cultures to quickly provide food and minor services to a traveller. Very convenient at day, but somewhat uncomfortable during evening and night hours. I was only around there and around Zollverein. Zollverein is an absolutely stunning venue. Consider it as a huge park with decaying remains of an old Gardaland/Disneyland overgrown with vegetation. It's really just remains of a coal processing plant. Note: I was outside only.AAnonymousSlovenia
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- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 510 reviewsWe have stayed in this hotel around 8 years ago, and today everything looks the same - as it was opened just yesterday. The hotel is made in traditional German style and there you will find all authentic details. Very nice breakfast and very gentle personal. It is located a bit far away from Essen center, but that is only an advantage. It is located in very quite and cosy district, arount you can find the forest to go for a walk, good restourants near by and small cosy “center” where you can find the shops, CAFE and etc.
TomasLithuania - From SEK 2,272.08 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 541 reviewsThe owner and his wife were exceptionally nice:-) Though typical for continental breakfast, the breakfast was good and ample. The room and bathroom were of good size. This hotel is perfect for those traveling by car, looking for hassle free parking. Also, the setting of the hotel in a residential neighborhood is so peaceful and relaxing. As a bonus, an incredible family owned restaurant (Im Wulve Gaststatte) located around the corner just a few blocks away:-)DanUnited States
- From SEK 2,044.87 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,714 reviewsLocation a short-ish walk from the Train station but a chance to see some of Essen on the way. Check in fast and nice staff. Room clean, ‘funky’, free water, good air conditioner, rooftop area worth a look, bar area nice and breakfast very good - top marks to the female member of staff who was working her socks off to keep everything topped up. Also top marks for soundproofing- didn’t hear a thing, not the usual door closing of hotels, not a pin drop! Amazing :-)
KarenUnited Kingdom - From SEK 1,484.16 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 506 reviewsThe location is perfect for public transport. The subway is just outside the hotel, Altenessen trainstation is one stop by subway or a short walk. For events at the Messe it's ideal. Subway 11 takes you directly there in about 15 minutes or so. The breakfast isn't cheap at 15 Euro, but definitely worth it. The rooms are basic, but clean and neat. Staff is friendly and helpful.AntoniusNetherlands
- From SEK 2,214.99 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,215 reviewsGood location 10-15 mins by foot to the center of Essen, 20 mins car ride to Oberhausen Centro, new room, baby bed service, paid parking spaces, great selection of breakfast, including a pancake machine, TV had HDMI connection & Bluetooth speaker, bathroom was modern, the interior of the room was modern and the hotel had a nice welcoming feel. Excellent price quality ratio.
JTravelingNetherlands - From SEK 2,272.08 per night5.9Scored 5.9Above averageRated okay· 1,415 reviewsI was pleasantly surprised by how nice our room was at Luise Hotel considering some of the bad reviews it has. We stayed in Room 1 which was a very large en-suite room and an absolute bargain for only €57. The staff were friendly and there’s a free breakfast included. If you’re looking for cheap basic accommodation near Essen HBF then this place is great.
wolfkaUnited Kingdom - From SEK 1,941.54 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 3,122 reviewsModern hotel in a building close to the railway station of Essen, about 5 minutes walk and 10 minutes to the main pedestrian street of the city, from where you can find restaurants and shops. The room was on a high floor with view to the rail lines, but quiet during the night. Good wifi and good breakfast
EPortugal - 8.9Scored 8.9FabulousRated fabulous· 102 reviewsGreat Host, clean house, everything was great here. I don't have anything to say TBH. However, we arrived late compared to our check in time, the host waited for us and opened the door and delivered the key and instructions. I recommend this place to anyone else wants to stay at Essen Germany.SaeedAustria
- From SEK 1,781.01 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 3,189 reviewsCheck-in was simple, without having to go to any desk, just through email. Quite accessible by public transportation, I took a bus from a station near Essen central station around 12 am. The room was clean and neat. Some supermarkets are just in front of the hotel (in the same parking area).Shim-UndralGermany
- From SEK 2,112.23 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 4,320 reviewsRoom for single person Breakfast is well provided but requires heavy appetite .Suggest to hotel management-to arrange on one side a continental breakfast who prefer light breakfast.The hotel has the facilities and can be easily arranged Location is convenient
MAHMUDLibya - From SEK 2,032.31 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 404 reviewsIdeal location for going to the Essen exhibition show. Close to the city centre, too. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nice buffet breakfast. Spacious and comfortable bedroom. This was not 5-star accommodation, but it was perfectly adequate for our needs.TimoUnited Kingdom
- From SEK 673.63 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 1,056 reviewsHotel location is very good. You are close to the highway and train station. Facilities are really clean and well maintained. Bathroom was like new, bed was super comfortable, room had everything you need and staff was very nice and helpfull.
MarioBosnia and Herzegovina - 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 639 reviewsHotel is directly across from Messe Essen where I attended an Expo. Hotel is clean, quiet, well managed, and the staff very pleasant. There are loads of Restaurants within a few minutes walk, Cafes for Breakfast ect.JJeffAustralia
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,929 reviewsAn all around wonderful hotel! Location is great as it’s a 7 minute walk from the Essen HBF. The hotel is clean and modern. The staff were extremely friendly. The bar and the lobby area puts the cherry on topVulindhlelaGermany
- From SEK 2,614.60 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 749 reviewsExcellent breakfast, clean and soundproof rooms. Great location close to the Grugapark, concert halls and U11 stop and Essen Hospital. Friendly personnel, especially at the bar!
PriyaGermany - From SEK 2,043.73 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 3,002 reviewseverything that i made a membership to stay further in NH hotels , everything was perfect except for the parking that was always full and i had to park in the parking across.AhmedEgypt
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 845 reviewsLocation for the Essen fair was great. Good beds, nice climate in the room and everything was clean. Breakfast fine with enough choice.SSander EmielNetherlands
- From SEK 1,986.64 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,665 reviewsThe hotel was functional, not in a great area of Essen right next to an extremely busy road. Room was clean and comfortableJuliaAustralia
- From SEK 2,329.16 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,944 reviewsFirstly, staff is great. Hotel is in the near of the centre. The room was really huge and breakfast is amazing.ZejdBosnia and Herzegovina
- From SEK 1,986.64 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,665 reviewsI stay at this hotel often. It's fantastic.
B. JayNetherlands
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